At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
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Job Description
- QC reviews and/or edits content to ensure timely, accurate, high-quality deliverables in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, guidance documents, and both company and client expectations.
- Verifies data and deliverable completeness, internal consistency, and consistency with related sources.
- Confirms editorial accuracy, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, preferred word usage, and adherence to applicable writing conventions/styles.
- Attends meetings and participates as integral member of multidisciplinary team.
- Maintains clear lines of communication with team members and agency partners.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of corporate- and client-specific guidelines for the generation of deliverables, including SOPs, deliverable-specific templates, and writing conventions/styles.
- Identifies trends in quality deficiencies and communicates findings, as appropriate.
- Independently verifies data, completeness, and consistency.
- Independently reviews and/or takes a lead role in the review of assigned deliverables for editorial accuracy and compliance with applicable writing conventions/styles.
- Acts as a primary backup to team members during peak volume periods or to provide coverage.
Desirable skills:
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of statistical and data output (as needed).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proofreading skills (detail-oriented, thorough, methodical) and understanding of English grammar and punctuation.
- Strong ability to edit and/or review scientific content.
- Strong ability to work with team members in a variety of roles within a global team.
- Strong ability to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work remotely full time (office access will be available but is not required).
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
